CVE-2017-16015

Description

Forms is a library for easily creating HTML forms. Versions before 1.3.0 did not have proper html escaping. This means that if the application did not sanitize html on behalf of forms, use of forms may be vulnerable to cross site scripting

Categories

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne forms node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/caolan/forms/commit/bc01e534a0ff863dedb2026a50bd03153bbc6a5d patch
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/158 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16015?
CVE-2017-16015 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16015?
To fix CVE-2017-16015, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-16015 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16015 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-16015?
CVE-2017-16015 affects HackerOne forms node module.
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